Art and Fashion

Contemporary Australian and New Zealand photographers define ‘exposure’ – Colossal

A new book features the work of 40 contemporary photographers, covering a variety of genres from portraits to landscapes to wildlife. exposure: contemporaryy Photographers in Australia and New ZealandWritten by Amber Creswell-Bell, it highlights a range of practices exploring fashion, Aboriginal culture, nature and more.

Published by Thames & Hudson Australia, exposure “Captures the essence of modern photography, showcasing bold perspectives, striking landscapes and intimate portraits that reflect the cultural richness and natural beauty of the region,” a statement said.

Naomi Hobson, Warrior Without Weapons 9 (2021), photo print on 310 gsm cotton art paper

Photography that may be familiar to Colossal readers includes the bird portraits of Leila Jeffreys and Joseph McGlennon, and the artistic self-portraits of Atong Atem.

The game is currently released in Australia and New Zealand, with a U.S. release scheduled for mid-January. Pre-order your copy at the bookstore.

Spread from the book Exposed, featuring two portraits of women in vibrant makeup and costumes by Atong Atem
Photograph taken by Gerwyn Davies shows a figure wearing bright orange abstract clothing standing in a contemporary building
Gervin Davis, “Arc” (2022)
A photo taken by Atong Atem of a woman wearing bright clothes, blonde braids and face paint
Atong Atem, Dijok (2020), Ilford glossy pearl print, 90 x 60 cm
A photo by Petrina Hicks of a young girl in a blue shirt holding a rattlesnake skeleton
Petrina Hicks, Rattlesnake Blues (2016), archival pigment print, 100 x 100 cm
A spread from the book Exposed, featuring an image by Gerwyn Davies of a character wearing a loose, cactus-shaped green sequined garment
A black and white photo of a windswept wave by Luke Shadbolt
Luke Shadbolt, “Maelstrom 1” (2016)
Photo by Leila Jeffreys of numerous parakeets on a branch against a blue background
Leila Jeffreys, Burnt Branch (2022), giclee print on archival fine art paper
Cover of the book

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